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Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, might have feasted on a daily banquet of truffles, oysters, and champagne. But scientists tend to think the idea of foods with special “love powers” is about as reality-based as the goddess herself.
“If naturally occurring...
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following a...
health tip
In a pilot study in Taiwan, adults who completed a 12-week tai chi program showed significant decreases in both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure. Some participants showed improvements in their “bad” LDL cholesterol and their “good” HDL cholesterol. Researchers point out that tai chi’s low-tech aspect—no equipment required, just the mind and body—makes it easy to...
